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Puff Pastry Breakfast Tart

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Puff Pastry Breakfast Tart is a flaky, buttery breakfast dish topped with eggs, cheese, bacon, and fresh vegetables baked until golden and crisp. Perfect for brunches, holiday mornings, or weekend breakfasts, it delivers impressive flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère, cheddar, or mozzarella cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley or chives, chopped, for garnish
  • Extra black pepper, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unfold the puff pastry and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Score a 1-inch border around the edges without cutting all the way through.
  4. Prick the center area several times with a fork.
  5. Sprinkle the cheese evenly inside the scored border.
  6. Scatter the bacon, cherry tomatoes, and green onions over the cheese.
  7. Carefully crack the eggs onto the tart, spacing them evenly.
  8. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
  9. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden and the egg whites are set.
  10. Allow the tart to cool for a few minutes.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and additional black pepper.
  12. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, replace the bacon with sautéed vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms.
  • Gruyère adds rich flavor, but cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, or fontina also work well.
  • Prepare toppings ahead of time for quicker assembly.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in the oven to maintain the pastry’s crisp texture.

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